Mystic Update Top-Ten:
1. Who is Your Patron Saint? – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
2. 5 Ways Carlo Acutis is an Essential Influence for Today’s Children – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
3. Did Eucharistic Miracle Occur in India? Priest Says Blood-Like Substance Oozed f/ Host – ChP
4. The Trauma of the Madonna della Bocciata – Timothy F. Murphy, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
5. A Very Unusual Popular Festival in Italy – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
6. Why Your Prayer is Not Working – The Catholic Gentleman
7. The Vocations of Woman: The Feminism of Edith Stein – John F. Doherty at Public Discourse
8. Made for Contemplation: 3 Practical Applications for Everyday – John A. Cuddeback, Ph.D.
9. Meritorious Works – St. John Henry Newman via The Catholic Thing
10. Getting Organized: a Reflection of God’s Creation – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Mysticism and Spirituality:
Thank You, Jesus – Fr. Bryce Lungren at Crisis Magazine
Demon Punching – T.J. Burdick, O.P., at Catholic Exchange
Train Yourself to Want What’s Right – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Rosary Draws Us Close to Jesus Christ Our Healer – Fr. Jonah Teller at Natl Catholic Register
Today Begins May, the Month Dedicated to Our Spiritual Mother, the Virgin Mary – The CWR
Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT
Conversions:
Actor Russell Brand Announces Baptism & Social Media Rejoices: ‘I Felt Changed’ – ChurchPOP
Weird Catholic:
The Saints Who Saved Lives With Beer – Helen Hoffner, Ed.D., at Catholic Link
Wildcat: A Brilliant Tribute to the Life, Art, and Faith of Flannery O’Connor – Matthew Becklo
Evangelization:
“Make Disciples of All Nations” – Carter Caruthers at Missio Dei
National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion Draws Children for a ‘Walk to Mary’ – NC Register
Saints:
Which Famous Bishop Was Exiled 5 Times? – Get Fed
What happened to St. Philip the Apostle after Pentecost? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Saint Athanasius, Doctor of the Church – Catholics for Catholics
Liturgy:
The Corporal of the Rite of Lyon – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
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